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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.47, 244.60 and 98.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.47, 244.60 and 98.51 is: 147.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.47 : 244.60 = 98.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.47/244.60 = 98.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.47x = 244.60 × 98.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.47x = 24,095.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,095.55/163.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.40

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